Cool off at nearby Schlitterbahn Waterpark

Stay near Texas State University in San Marcos

Situated off of I-35, the Country Inn & Suites® by Radisson, San Marcos, TX is the perfect home base for exploring Central Texas. Our hotel's convenient location puts you near great shopping at the Tanger and Premium Outlets, and you can easily reach antique stores and specialty shops in the Gruene Historic District. Kids love a day of thrills and spills at Schlitterbahn Waterpark or floating down the San Marcos River with an inner tube from Lions Club Tube Rental. In town to show your Bobcat pride? Texas State University is just a four-mile drive away.

Stay connected with free Wi-Fi in our San Marcos rooms and suites

After a day of shopping and sightseeing, you'll find a comfortable retreat in one of our spacious rooms or suites. Wake up to a fresh cup of joe brewed with the in-room coffeemaker, and catch up on headlines with a free weekday newspaper.

Host refined gatherings in our San Marcos meeting space

Host your next graduation celebration, birthday party or business conference for up to 40 guests in our flexible meeting room. Take advantage of free high-speed Internet access and audiovisual equipment to ensure your presentation is a success. Our staff can help you with all the details and create a personalized Web page to keep your guests informed. Contact the hotel to ask about our special packages for meetings and other events.

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Things to do in San Marcos, TX

Located halfway between San Antonio and Austin on I-35, San Marcos makes an ideal base for exploring Central Texas. Whether you're here for graduation at Texas State University or a family getaway, be sure to check out these local attractions:

San Marcos Premium Outlets

3.16 mi / 5.08 km from the hotel

Grab your wallet and find great deals at more than 145 stores, including Calvin Klein, Coach, Gucci and Prada.

Cheatham St. Warehouse

0.97 mi / 1.56 km from the hotel

Known as the place that led the legendary George Strait into the spotlight, this honky-tonk is a great spot to catch up-and-coming country music stars.

Gruene Historic District

12.77 mi / 20.55 km from the hotel

Spend an afternoon perusing antiques and specialty shops in Gruene's historic district. Check the calendar to catch a live show, or plan a wine-tasting trip with friends.

LBJ Museum

1.33 mi / 2.14 km from the hotel

Find out more about the formative years of Lyndon B. Johnson at this museum. Housing more than 150 of his personal items, the museum tells the story of the student and schoolteacher who would go on to become America's 36th president.

Lions Club Tube Rental

1.84 mi / 2.96 km from the hotel

Start at San Marcos City Park for a relaxed, hour-long float down the river to Rio Vista Park. Along the way, enjoy the scenic views, stop off for a swim in an inviting pool or keep an eye out for waterfall chutes.

Texas State University

1.89 mi / 3.05 km from the hotel

Home of the Bobcats and the fourth-largest public university in the state, Texas State University's 457-acre campus features prime access to the San Marcos River.